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View Threat Level Classification Criteria
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🔴 Severe Risk
Severe threat to cultural resources and communities
- Significantly harms communities' access to and enjoyment of cultural places and treasures
- Defunds or eliminates programs supporting cultural practices and heritage preservation
- Actively discriminates against people, especially members of cultural communities
- Threatens irreversible damage to cultural resources, sacred sites, or traditional practices
- Eliminates federal protections for cultural heritage or Indigenous rights
🟡 Harmful Risk
Notable concern for cultural resources and communities
- Reduces or limits communities' access to cultural places and treasures
- Decreases funding or resources for cultural practices and heritage programs
- Discourages participation in or support for cultural activities
- Creates administrative barriers to cultural preservation efforts
- Weakens existing protections without fully eliminating them
🟢 Protective
Supports and strengthens cultural resources and communities
- Augments or increases communities' access to cultural places and treasures
- Provides funding or resources to support cultural practices and heritage preservation
- Raises general public awareness and support for cultural communities
- Strengthens legal protections for cultural resources, sacred sites, or traditional practices
- Promotes inclusion and recognition of diverse cultural communities
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View Definitions of Cultural Resources
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Tangible Cultural Heritage
Physical, material expressions of cultural heritage that can be touched, seen, and preserved
📍 Places
💎 Treasures
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Living expressions of cultural heritage passed through generations, including traditions, knowledge,
and skills
👥 People
🎨 Practices
👥 People Intangible
Cultural community members and heritage bearers - the individuals and communities
who create, maintain, and transmit cultural traditions.
Includes:
- • Cultural practitioners, artists, and tradition bearers
- • Indigenous peoples and tribal community members
- • Immigrant and diaspora communities
- • Language speakers and teachers of indigenous languages
- • Elders and knowledge keepers
📍 Places Tangible
Historic sites and cultural landscapes - the physical spaces where cultural
heritage exists and cultural practices occur.
Includes:
- • Historic sites and districts
- • Sacred sites and ceremonial grounds
- • National parks, monuments, and heritage areas
- • Museums, libraries, and archives
- • Burial grounds and memorial sites
🎨 Practices Intangible
Living traditions and cultural expressions - the knowledge and skills transmitted
through generations within communities.
Includes:
- • Traditional arts, crafts, and artistic expressions
- • Oral traditions, storytelling, and folklore
- • Music, dance, and performing arts
- • Religious and spiritual ceremonies
- • Traditional ecological knowledge
💎 Treasures Tangible
Cultural objects and material heritage - the physical artifacts and materials
that embody cultural significance.
Includes:
- • Museum collections and cultural artifacts
- • Artworks, sculptures, and visual art
- • Manuscripts, documents, and archives
- • Sacred objects and ceremonial items
- • Ancestral remains and funerary objects
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View Agency Organizational Charts
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DOI - Department of the Interior (11 Bureaus)
- BIA - Bureau of Indian Affairs
- BIE - Bureau of Indian Education
- BLM - Bureau of Land Management
- BOEM - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- BOR - Bureau of Reclamation
- BSEE - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
- BTFA - Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
- NPS - National Park Service
- OSMRE - Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- FWS - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- USGS - U.S. Geological Survey
- ONRR - Office of Natural Resources Revenue
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency (12
Offices)
- OAR - Office of Air and Radiation
- OW - Office of Water
- OLEM - Office of Land and Emergency Management
- OCSPP - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
- OECA - Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
- ORD - Office of Research and Development
- OFA - Office of Finance and Administration
- OITA - Office of International and Tribal Affairs
- OGC - Office of General Counsel
- OIG - Office of Inspector General
- R1-R10 - Regional Offices (10 Regions)
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (6 Line Offices)
- NWS - National Weather Service
- NMFS - National Marine Fisheries Service
- NOS - National Ocean Service
- NESDIS - National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information
Service
- OAR - Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
- OMAO - Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
- ONMS - Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
- CO-OPS - Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
- NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
- OCS - Office of Coast Survey
- ORR - Office of Response and Restoration
NARA - National Archives and Records Administration (6
Offices)
- OFR - Office of the Federal Register
- NHPRC - National Historical Publications and Records Commission
- PL - Presidential Libraries (15 Libraries)
- OGIS - Office of Government Information Services
- ISOO - Information Security Oversight Office
- NDC - National Declassification Center
- RG - Regional Archives (nationwide)
- ALIC - Archives Library Information Center
LOC - Library of Congress (8 Service Units)
- CRS - Congressional Research Service
- USCO - U.S. Copyright Office
- LLS - Law Library Services
- AFC - American Folklife Center
- CFB - Center for the Book
- NLS - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
- VHP - Veterans History Project
- FEDLINK - Federal Library and Information Network
- MBRS - Music and Recorded Sound
- P&P - Prints and Photographs
- MSS - Manuscript Division
- G&M - Geography and Map Division
SMITHSONIAN - Smithsonian Institution (21 Museums + 14
Centers)
- NMAH - National Museum of American History
- NMNH - National Museum of Natural History
- NMAAHC - National Museum of African American History and Culture
- NMAI - National Museum of the American Indian
- NASM - National Air and Space Museum
- SAAM - Smithsonian American Art Museum
- NPG - National Portrait Gallery
- NMAL - National Museum of the American Latino (Opening 2027)
- SAWHM - Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
- NZP - National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
- HMSG - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- NMAfA - National Museum of African Art
- FSG - Freer and Sackler Galleries (Asian Art)
- CHNDM - Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum
- ACM - Anacostia Community Museum
- NPM - National Postal Museum
- CFCH - Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
SMITHSONIAN - Research Centers (14 Centers)
- SAO - Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
- SCBI - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
- SERC - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
- STRI - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
- SMS - Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce
- MCI - Museum Conservation Institute
- AAA - Archives of American Art
- SLA - Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
- SIA - Smithsonian Institution Archives
- SIS - Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
- OFI - Office of Fellowships and Internships
IMLS - Institute of Museum and Library Services (4
Offices)
- OMS - Office of Museum Services
- OLS - Office of Library Services
- OLDI - Office of Learning and Digital Innovation
- OGPM - Office of Grants Policy and Management
- ORE - Office of Research and Evaluation
- NAGPRA - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Grants
- MALS - Museums for America Grants
- NAM - Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services
NEA - National Endowment for the Arts (Grants
Programs)
- GAP - Grants for Arts Projects
- CA - Challenge America
- CWF - Creative Writing Fellowships
- ORAE - Office of Research, Analysis, and Evidence
- AE - Arts Education
- OUR - Our Town (Creative Placemaking)
- SP - State Partnerships
- RAO - Regional Arts Organizations
- NAMF - National Artists and Masters Fellowships
NEH - National Endowment for the Humanities (7
Divisions)
- DRP - Division of Research Programs
- DEP - Division of Education Programs
- DPP - Division of Public Programs
- DPA - Division of Preservation and Access
- FSP - Federal/State Partnership
- ODG - Office of Digital Humanities
- OCG - Office of Challenge and Partnership Grants
- OCOM - Office of Communications
- OBPE - Office of Budget, Planning, and Evaluation
CPB - Corporation for Public Broadcasting (Funded
Entities)
- PBS - Public Broadcasting Service (funded)
- NPR - National Public Radio (funded)
- APTS - Association of Public Television Stations
- CSG - Community Service Grants
- TV - Television Stations (350+)
- RADIO - Radio Stations (1,000+)
- ICC - Interconnection
- PDS - Program Distribution
- ATC - American Archive of Public Broadcasting
ED - Department of Education (17 Offices)
- OCR - Office for Civil Rights
- OESE - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
- OPE - Office of Postsecondary Education
- OSERS - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
- OCTAE - Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
- FSA - Federal Student Aid
- IES - Institute of Education Sciences
- NCES - National Center for Education Statistics
- NCER - National Center for Education Research
- OELA - Office of English Language Acquisition
- OII - Office of Indian Education
- WHIHBCU - White House Initiative on HBCUs
- WHIHSI - White House Initiative on Hispanics
- WHITCU - White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges
- OIG - Office of Inspector General
HHS - Department of Health and Human Services (11
Agencies)
- NIH - National Institutes of Health
- CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- FDA - Food and Drug Administration
- CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- IHS - Indian Health Service
- ACF - Administration for Children and Families
- ANA - Administration for Native Americans
- ACL - Administration for Community Living
- HRSA - Health Resources and Services Administration
- SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- OMH - Office of Minority Health
- OCR - Office for Civil Rights
USDA - Department of Agriculture (29 Agencies)
- FS - Forest Service
- NRCS - Natural Resources Conservation Service
- FSA - Farm Service Agency
- RMA - Risk Management Agency
- FNS - Food and Nutrition Service
- FSIS - Food Safety and Inspection Service
- AMS - Agricultural Marketing Service
- APHIS - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- ARS - Agricultural Research Service
- ERS - Economic Research Service
- NIFA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- NASS - National Agricultural Statistics Service
- FAS - Foreign Agricultural Service
- RD - Rural Development
- OTR - Office of Tribal Relations
- NAL - National Agricultural Library
DHS - Department of Homeland Security (22
Components)
- CBP - Customs and Border Protection
- ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- TSA - Transportation Security Administration
- USCG - U.S. Coast Guard
- USSS - U.S. Secret Service
- FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
- CISA - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- FLETC - Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
- CWMD - Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
- S&T - Science and Technology Directorate
- I&A - Office of Intelligence and Analysis
- PLCY - Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans
- CRCL - Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
- IDO - Immigration Detention Ombudsman
STATE - Department of State (25+ Bureaus)
- ECA - Educational and Cultural Affairs
- CA - Consular Affairs
- PRM - Population, Refugees, and Migration
- DRL - Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
- OES - Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
- INL - International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
- IO - International Organization Affairs
- ISN - International Security and Nonproliferation
- PM - Political-Military Affairs
- CT - Counterterrorism
- AF - African Affairs
- EAP - East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- EUR - European and Eurasian Affairs
- NEA - Near Eastern Affairs
- SCA - South and Central Asian Affairs
- WHA - Western Hemisphere Affairs
DOJ - Department of Justice (40+ Components)
- FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
- DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- BOP - Bureau of Prisons
- USMS - U.S. Marshals Service
- USAO - U.S. Attorneys (94 Offices)
- CRT - Civil Rights Division
- CRM - Criminal Division
- ENRD - Environment and Natural Resources Division
- NSD - National Security Division
- TAX - Tax Division
- EOIR - Executive Office for Immigration Review
- OJP - Office of Justice Programs
- COPS - Community Oriented Policing Services
- CRS - Community Relations Service
- OTJ - Office of Tribal Justice
DOC - Department of Commerce (12 Bureaus)
- NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- CENSUS - Census Bureau
- BEA - Bureau of Economic Analysis
- USPTO - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology
- NTIA - National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- ITA - International Trade Administration
- BIS - Bureau of Industry and Security
- EDA - Economic Development Administration
- MBDA - Minority Business Development Agency
- NTIS - National Technical Information Service
DOT - Department of Transportation (11
Administrations)
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
- FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
- FRA - Federal Railroad Administration
- FTA - Federal Transit Administration
- FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- PHMSA - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- MARAD - Maritime Administration
- SLSDC - Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
- OST - Office of the Secretary
- GLS - Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway
DOL - Department of Labor (25+ Agencies)
- BLS - Bureau of Labor Statistics
- OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration
- WHD - Wage and Hour Division
- OFCCP - Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
- ETA - Employment and Training Administration
- VETS - Veterans' Employment and Training Service
- EBSA - Employee Benefits Security Administration
- OWCP - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- ILAB - Bureau of International Labor Affairs
- ODEP - Office of Disability Employment Policy
- WB - Women's Bureau
DOD - Department of Defense (Major Components)
- ARMY - Department of the Army
- NAVY - Department of the Navy
- USAF - Department of the Air Force
- USSF - U.S. Space Force
- USMC - U.S. Marine Corps
- NGB - National Guard Bureau
- USACE - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- DLA - Defense Logistics Agency
- DISA - Defense Information Systems Agency
- DIA - Defense Intelligence Agency
- NSA - National Security Agency
- NGA - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DOE - Department of Energy (17 Offices)
- EERE - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- NE - Office of Nuclear Energy
- FE - Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
- OE - Office of Electricity
- CESER - Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
- SC - Office of Science
- NNSA - National Nuclear Security Administration
- EM - Office of Environmental Management
- LM - Office of Legacy Management
- EIA - Energy Information Administration
- OCED - Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
- ARPA-E - Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy
- IE - Office of Indian Energy
KENNEDY - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Programs)
- NSO - National Symphony Orchestra
- WNO - Washington National Opera
- KCDC - Kennedy Center Dance Commission
- KCYF - Kennedy Center Youth and Family Programs
- VSA - VSA (Accessibility Programs)
- AEDI - Arts and Education in DC Initiative
- REACH - The REACH Campus
- HONORS - Kennedy Center Honors
- MT - Mark Twain Prize
ACHP - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (3
Offices)
- OPHP - Office of Preservation Initiatives
- OFA - Office of Federal Agency Programs
- ONA - Office of Native American Affairs
- OCCM - Office of Communications and Public Affairs
- OGC - Office of General Counsel
- S106 - Section 106 Review
- THPO - Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Program
NSF - National Science Foundation (7
Directorates)
- BIO - Directorate for Biological Sciences
- CISE - Computer and Information Science and Engineering
- ENG - Directorate for Engineering
- GEO - Directorate for Geosciences
- MPS - Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- SBE - Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
- EDU - Directorate for STEM Education
- TIP - Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
- OIA - Office of Integrative Activities
GSA - General Services Administration (3
Services)
- PBS - Public Buildings Service
- FAS - Federal Acquisition Service
- TTS - Technology Transformation Services
- 18F - Digital Services Team
- USAGov - USA.gov
- OGP - Office of Government-wide Policy
- R1-R11 - Regional Offices (11 Regions)
- FAP - Federal Acquisition Policy
EOP - Executive Office of the President (Principal
Offices)
- OMB - Office of Management and Budget
- CEQ - Council on Environmental Quality
- OSTP - Office of Science and Technology Policy
- NSC - National Security Council
- DPC - Domestic Policy Council
- NEC - National Economic Council
- CEA - Council of Economic Advisers
- USTR - Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- ONDCP - Office of National Drug Control Policy
- OVP - Office of the Vice President
EOIR - Executive Office for Immigration Review (3
Adjudicatory Divisions)
- BIA - Board of Immigration Appeals
- OCIJ - Office of the Chief Immigration Judge
- OLAP - Office of Legal Access Programs
- IJ - Immigration Judges (68 Courts)
- OGC - Office of General Counsel
- OPLA - Office of Policy
TREASURY - Department of the Treasury (12
Bureaus)
- IRS - Internal Revenue Service
- BFS - Bureau of the Fiscal Service
- BEP - Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- MINT - U.S. Mint
- OCC - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- FINCEN - Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
- OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control
- TTB - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
- CDFI - Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
- TIGTA - Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration